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Sketch of two men: PD.1-2008/10

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Titles

Sketch of two men
Copy after Alexander's Victory over Darius by Pietro di Cortona (detail)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ferrier, Gabriel

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Given by Jane Roberts in memory of Marianne Joannides, 2008

Measurements and weight

Height: 121 mm
Width: 83 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Venice
  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008) by Roberts, Jane

Dating

19th Century
Production date: circa AD 1875

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: blue / 3
  • Location: Recto: upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: 1 jaune cadmonium / 2 violet / 3 blue
  • Location: Recto: upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: 4 carmin / 5 jaune citron
  • Location: Recto: lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Pietro di Cortona / Roma, capitolino
  • Location: Verso: upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-2008/10
Primary reference Number: 162296

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 13 September 2012

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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